We are talking about one of the most beautiful coves on this magical island as Ibiza is. The Cala San Vicente belongs to the municipality of San Juan de Labritja (Sant Joan de Labritja), located in the northeast of the island and about 45 minutes by car from San Antonio de Portmany. This place is magical, every year more tourists who come to the area confirm it along with the amount of local people there.
Cala San Vicente is one of the beaches quieter and more friendly for both adults and children. This beach is very wide and has many meters of sand. It is one of the widest beaches in Ibiza, so it is generally not a crowded area with tourists.
This cove has waters that are as clear as they are crystalline and are shallow. The San Vicente Cove it is characterized by its sandy curves. This is yet another reason to claim that it is a safe area for children. It also has its rocky part where you can do all kinds of diving or marine leisure exercises on the sides of it.
Cala San Vicent beach It has a small promenade where there is usually no traffic and there are many palm trees, thus giving it an exotic and beautiful touch. The hills, surrounded by the typical Mediterranean pine tree surrounds the gentle slopes around this beach, are great to lie down with a towel and take a good picnic. It is a fairly flat beach and this facilitates walks along the sea.
Cala Sant Vicent beach has clear waters, sand everywhere, areas to dive and places to enjoy with children, extraordinary restaurants, historic areas and a picture that perfectly reflects what it means to go to this cove in Ibiza. If you want to put the perfect finishing touch to your vacation, don't even think about it and come to Cala San Vicente beach, in Ibiza.
Cala San Vicente is highly recommended by restaurants in the area, which are very popular among Ibizans. Read on and you will see two well-known restaurants where you can taste 5-star dishes.
Nearby places to visit
This cove in Spain covers part of the oldest history of the island, we talk about the Cova d'es Cuieram located in San Juan (Sant Joan de Labritja) that was discovered a century ago. It is an extraordinary cave was a sanctuary in the XNUMXth century BC.
What activities to do in Cala San Vicente
This cove is characterized by being very open to the public and has great accessibility and a variety of services. Unlike Cala Salada or Cala Tarida, to get to these beaches we will have to walk through complicated paths, where they cannot be accessed very easily. This facilitates more services, and more activities for all audiences. The most popular, the classics: Boat rental, Windsurf school, Diving Club, Paddle Surf and Banana Boat.
Paddle surf and Banana Boat in Sant Vicent cove.
Activities such as Paddle surfing and Banana Boat are great to make the most of a day crossing the crystal clear waters of the beach. Prices are around € 50 per trip (taking into account that you will ride a minimum of 2 people on the Banana Boat). In short, a great variety of activities and possibilities to enjoy, even more if possible, the beach Cala San Vicente.
Cala San Vicente: Boat and Jet Ski Rental
For the boat rental you can resort to a normal rental in which you have a boat for a certain number of hours and go from one place to another as you please, or go to one of those typical and extravagant boat parties. We recommend three companies that work in the area:
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- Charteralia: The best option to enjoy a bachelorette party in Ibiza, being able to stay in Cala San Vicente Ibiza or going to Formentera. If you dream of the typical catamaran party with your friends, this is your company. It is advisable to make reservations in advance because in summer they are full for several weeks. Click here to access the website:
- Ibiza-boats: It is perfect to rent with friends or family. You can hire packs where you will party around the Ibizan coast. Website: ibiza-boats.es
- Motonáutica Ibiza: In this company we can rent from zodiacs to jet skis through larger boats. One of the most recommended for both its quality and its customer service, we can rent a zodiac from € 200 a day.
Hiking in Cala San Vicente.
You can also practice the famous hiking trail. It is a short 4,5 kilometer route, although very tough, especially for cyclists, due to the steep slopes. The views of the north of the island of Ibiza have a great variety of trees and green areas to explore, ideal for photographers. At the Punta Grossa lighthouse, with a bit of luck, you can see the marine bird fauna.
It is a traditional route that connects La Cala de Sant Vicent with the town of the same name. Along the way, you cross the edge of the mountain stream, and you can see the typical rural landscape with its houses, trees, dry stone walls, dry crops, etc. In addition to the interesting peculiar vegetation of the Ibizan torrents.
Diving in Cala San Vicente.
If you want to practice your diving skills or start from scratch, nothing better than in this cove through these two companies:
- Orcasub Ibiza: Disconnect from routine in the depths of San Vicente beach, discovering a world submerged by the flora and fauna of the cove. Very professional and courses adapted for all ages, even being able to go to Es Vedrà.
- Diving Center Ibiza: Ideal for hiring different courses, always guided by experts. They have staff who speak the following languages: Spanish, English, German, French and Italian. Make your reservation here. (Website: scubaibiza.com)
Cala San Vicente Ibiza How to get there
Still don't know how to get to Cala de San Vicente beach? Here we show you the different ways to get to the cove.
By bus
We can go to the cove of Sant Vicent from various parts of Ibiza by local public transport.
- From Santa Eulalia: L16C € 3,20 each way
- Departing from San Juan: L20B € 1,55 each way
- Departure from San Carlos:: L16C € 3,20 each way
- Sant Antoni de Portmany: There is no direct route, therefore it will be necessary to go to Santa Eulalia with the L19 bus and then take the L16C bus to get to the San Vicente cove.
Click here for more information. You will see a detailed guide to bus lines and prices.
Taxi
We can go from San Juan (San Joan) or from Santa Eulalia, due to the proximity to the San Vicente cove it seems a highly recommended option.
By car
To get there from Ibiza, we go, from anywhere to Cala San Vicent beach, you have to go by car. From the center of the island to the cove, we are talking about a distance of approximately 30 km and a travel time of around half an hour. You can go through national roads, routes without any type of toll, surrounded by gas stations and without any black point nearby.
Restaurants in Cala San Vicente Ibiza.
Below we recommend two restaurants near the beach of San Vicente de Ibiza to taste some exquisite dishes and enjoy the wonderful landscapes that this cove of Ibiza leaves.
Es Calo Restaurants
A restaurant bar recommended by tourists and locals. They do not have very fast if we read opinions on Tripadvisor, but it is worth it for its great price / quality ratio. From paellas to typical local barbecues. You can taste Mediterranean cuisine in its purest form, with its specialty in fish from the coast and seafood. Do not leave without trying their famous stew or black rice. It is located at the end of the promenade of the cove.
Playa de San Vicente Restaurant
A cheaper place than the previous one and just as recommended. The restaurant bar has obtained the Tripadvisor Quality Seal, undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in Ibiza. It always has full terraces and a lot of staff. It is a very popular site, of quality and not excessively expensive.
Also specialized in seafood, they provide a more humble touch with a wide variety of sandwiches and products also of an Italian character such as pizzas and appetizers. You cannot leave without trying their fish grill with the best of the Ibizan coast, the Served, Mere, rotja and Cock. The only point against it is that it is a little further from Cala San Vicente beach.
Hotels near Cala San Vicente de Ibiza
There is a wide variety of hotels in Ibiza. Here are three hotels near Cala San Vicente highly recommended and with good opinions so that you can enjoy an incredible vacation in Ibiza.
Can Miguel Apartments
This group of apartments is found right in front of the Mediterranean Sea, in the Sant Vicent cove in Ibiza. They are apartments with a private terrace and a view, of course, of the sea.
With a simple but modern decoration, we have rooms with 1 double bedroom and a bathroom with either a shower or a bathtub. It includes linen and towels. Large dining tables, TV, hairdryer, kitchen appliances and free air parking. It also has the plus that they allow pets
Many times the option of looking for an apartment is better than booking in hotels to be able to cook in the apartment and thus enjoy a low cost vacation. Better prices are usually obtained for reservations that have been made earlier. These apartments have very good opinions in terms of quality and price by customers. 3 minutes from shops and the promenade.
The average price per room is € 70 per night and has a 7,5 rating on Booking. (Price updated in February 2017)
Invisa Hotel Club Cala Verde 3 stars
We go up a level and are now talking about one of the best hotels in the area. Less than 5 minutes from the Figueral beach. A hotel in complete harmony with the landscapes around the beach. It is a hotel that provides all the basic services, along with free parking and a total of 320 rooms. You will enjoy good accommodation in the hotel that has a swimming pool, themed dinners, a solarium, a gym and a restaurant that offers breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The hotel has very good reviews with a score of 8,1 on Booking. We highly recommend it because in 10 minutes you are at Cala Sant Vicent beach if you go by car or half an hour if you walk. (Price updated to February 2017)
Pension Las Tres Golondrinas
In this case we are talking about a 1 star hotel / pension. Which is nothing more and nothing less than 5 minutes walk from the beach. This hotel is located on the outskirts of the city of Santa Eulalia, 400 meters from Es Figueral Beach. It is a fantastic place to have an incredible vacation. This pension has nothing to envy of the surrounding hotels due to its wide range of services. The rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi, private balcony, TV, air conditioning, private bathroom with hairdryer and towels.
It offers cheap transfers to the airport and has bus stops less than 300 meters away. It has a barbecue and a pool table, so leisure is assured.
With a score of 8,5 on Booking and an average price per double room is € 55 per night, it is among the top recommended places to stay near Cala San Vicente Ibiza (Price updated in February 2017). Depending on which months you make the reservation, it is possible to obtain different offers
We must bear in mind that the beach Cala San Vicente in Ibiza It does not have several hotels near the beach to conserve nature and its beautiful views. So we have to walk a bit to access this cove. It is not usually a problem because the beaches are full of tourists because this cove offers a multitude of leisure and gastronomic activities. The beach of San Vicente is a safe, beautiful cove and within everyone's reach. What are you waiting to enjoy it?
